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There has been substantial research over the last few years on pre-fresh (dry cow) diets. Controlling energy consumption through the incorporation of low-energy ingredients such as straw and poor-quality hay has been shown to improve transition cow health.

The transition period is a very challenging period for the dairy cow. Her metabolism needs to adapt rapidly from a non-lactating to a lactating stage, and the reproductive system is preparing new ova for the next breeding period.

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